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Hypnosis, Play and Religion – a Study of Illusion

The theory is proposed that play is the correct model for Hypnosis. Examples are quoted from Johan Huizinga’s “Homo Ludens” in support of this theory. Evolutionary Psychology is cited which suggests that play is a distinct mechanism within the brain. Two examples of role-playing which have influenced the author’s thinking are described and the author […]

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“To be” or not “to be”, that is the question

This paper attempts to answer the question “what is hypnosis?” In the first part the author links hypnotic experience to the verb ‘to be’. In the next part he links religious experience to the verb ‘to be’. In the final part he links play to the verb ‘to be’ and suggests that play should be […]

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Margaret Meek Spencer on Play

Language Play – Play for Real Summary The influential English literacy expert Margaret Meek Spencer on the role of language play in children’s linguistic development. Details or Transcript Jill Kitson: Welcome to Lingua Franca. This week: Language Play. Play for Real. The visiting English literacy expert, Margaret Meek Spencer, on the role of language play […]